by design | Jan 11, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill For decades, Tennessee was either a largely or solidly Democratic state, especially in statewide elections. Democrats also dominated the congressional seats from Tennessee save for the First and Second Congressional Districts. Tennessee had only once...
by design | Jan 11, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl, which pits teams from 44 high schools across our region, begins its 42th season on East Tennessee PBS TV today. The 5:30 p.m. program is hosted and written by Frank Murphy and features...
by design | Jan 11, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams The 1-2 punch of Hunter Bennett and Foster Coleman led Christian Academy of Knoxville to a 54-50 victory last week at improved Concord Christian School in a Division II District 1-A matchup. It took almost four minutes though before the first point...
by design | Jan 11, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from KTVAECU® MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Morristown Landing Recreation and Events Center and Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union announce a new partnership that includes a dedicated space within the Sports Courts Hangar and Indoor Track, named the KTVAECU Sprint Zone....
by design | Jan 10, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the MLK Commemorative Commission A landmark basketball event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by elevating a historic local rivalry while celebrating leadership, service, and community unity will be held today at Fulton High School. When:...
by design | Jan 9, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Knoxville National Cemetery, Wreaths Across America, Dept. of Veterans Affairs EDIT: The correct date for the WAA pick up is January 17, 2026. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. – Richard A. Muñoz, Director, Mountain Home National Cemetery. The...